Essex County · Newark City · #26CP000052
Mixed-use building, Block 43, Lot 14
Newark City, NJ · 395,742 sq ft non-residential, mixed use
About this project
A new building with business space and five or more residential units is planned on Block 43, Lot 14 in Newark, Essex County. It totals about 395,700 square feet, with a reported construction cost of $136.2 million.
Official description: Business Uses; 5+ Family Buildings; reported construction cost $136,167,500
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- 5+ Family Buildings
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-01-13 · #26CP000052 · Building permit (new construction) · 395,742 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a new mixed-use building on Block 43, Lot 14 in Newark. It would combine business space with five or more homes. The building would total about 395,700 square feet, and the reported construction cost is $136.2 million. That makes it a large project, roughly the size of a mid-rise or high-rise tower.
The county record does not say what is on the site now, how many homes are planned, how tall the building would be, or who would occupy the business space.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer pages could be tied to this block and lot. The details here come from the county filing alone, and the latest filing is dated January 13, 2026.
What it could mean nearby
- A building this size could add a meaningful number of new homes and some commercial space, but the records do not give unit counts.
- Construction at this scale would likely mean months of truck traffic and street activity nearby.
- Traffic, parking, school and utility effects cannot be judged until the city publishes the site plan and review documents.
Where it stands
The project has a county filing dated January 13, 2026. No city approval or hearing could be confirmed online. Large projects in Newark usually go to the city's planning board or zoning board for site plan review, then to building permits and construction.
- Jan 13, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? In Newark, the Central Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment normally hears projects like this one, and the public can comment at its meetings. Residents should check the city's posted agendas and hearing notices for this block and lot.
Planning terms explained
- Block and lot
- The numbers the city's tax map uses to identify one parcel of land.
- Mixed use
- A building that combines different uses, such as homes and businesses.
- Site plan review
- A city board's check of a project's layout, access, parking and drainage before it can be built.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- A local board that can grant exceptions, called variances, to the zoning rules.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $102.9M
- ~1,319 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~989 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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